How I did it: Sigh...It was a long struggle. Hundreds upon hundreds of "Day Ones". I realized about 6 months into doing the habit (circa December 2005) that it was really embarassing and I really felt like a total a**hole around the girls that I did it to. So, I began my journey to recovery. In the beginning, I could only manage 2 or 3 days, however, I realized my potential when I was finally able to crack 7 days and I knew this could be done. Then, in October of 2006, I started one of my bigger streaks. Two months passed with much bliss. Then, the unthinkable happened. I did it again after having a hot dream. I was very angered and surprised at myself. It only got worse from there as the gravity effect pulled me back into my usual 3-times-a-day routine. At some times, I almost accepted the conspiracy that it really was normal. I tried without success until I finally had another month without it in July 2007. I failed once more and then I committed to this goal the very night before my 14th birthday on August 20, 2007. I have not masturbated since.

Lessons & tips: These are key to breaking this habit.

1. Don't look at porn. Obviously.
   
2. Never agree with the urge. You don't want the pleasure and you know it. It's only your brain that wants the pleasure, not you. The pleasure as well as the negative feelings that follow are a sign of your enslavement to this habit. Cast them away!
   
3. Always keep busy.
   
4. Never accept that this habit is "perfectly normal". This is a conspiracy made up by physicians to cover their shame.

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Nov 24, 2008, 05:10PM PST | 7 comments | 11 cheers